Living & living with quality - a portrait of the Vienna sales area

Find your dream location with our real estate agents or get convinved to sell your property in Vienna

As one of the most beautiful cultural cities in Europe, both owners and those interested in real estate benefit from Vienna's proven high quality of life and living when realizing their purchase or sale project, according to the Mercer study. For the tenth time, Vienna was able to prevail in around 39 international comparison categories ahead of cities such as Zurich, Auckland and Munich in 2019. Around 1/3 of the total Austrian population has already recognized the potential of the diverse metropolitan region and has chosen Vienna's top locations as long-term real estate locations. When can we welcome you or your sales property to the capital of Austria to our current property portfolio?

Our expert Engel & Völkers real estate agents Vienna present a compact overview of the economic, social and infrastructural advantages of the top locations in Vienna to you in our comprehensive district portraits . With 23 total districts, ranging from central, culturally and historically valuable to near-natural areas, Vienna is one of the most diverse sales regions in which we can offer you our internationally renowned real estate service.

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Our experienced real estate agents work for you in the following districts of Vienna:

• Innere Stadt, Leopoldstadt, Landstrasse
• Wieden, Margareten and Mariahilf
• Neubau and Josefstadt, Alsergrund
• Hietzing and Liesing
• Hernals, Währing, Döbling such as Mödling and Klosterneuburg



In the context of the sale or purchase of villas, houses and condominiums, each district portrait provides you with an overview of the current market situation, development forecasts and real estate trends and you will find essential framework information on the most popular residential areas in the Austrian capital. On the other hand, we inform owners and potential buyer target groups about the hotspots and most popular excursion destinations in the respective district and give an impression of the flair of the respective property location, so that the choice of the desired location or the decision to sell is easier. With this knowledge, you benefit from ideal buying or selling conditions and secure a successful transaction for your individual real estate project.

Take the first steps on your way to a lucrative deal with our international real estate agents from Engel & Völkers Vienna. We look forward to being able to support you professionally with your purchase or sale of a villa, house or apartment.

From medieval aristocratic residence to urban sales area: Welcome to the first district

In the late Middle Ages, the district now known as the Inner City was named a commercial center alongside the seat of the sovereign. The contrasting influences can still be seen today in the cityscape, which presents a large number of luxury businesses and architectural splendid buildings as well as an urban infrastructure from which buyers of exclusive apartments benefit in many ways. Until the suburbs of Vienna were incorporated in 1850, the history of the city of Vienna remained at the same time the history of the first district, which to this day represents the political, economic and cultural center of the Austrian capital. Our competent real estate agents will tell you why a real estate transaction is also worthwhile.

The fantastic infrastructure of Leopoldstadt favors property owners when it comes to selling real estate

Named after Emperor Leopold I, the second district of Vienna was formed in 1850 from the former suburbs of Jägerzeile, Brigittenau, Zwischenbrücken, Leopoldstadt and Kaisermühlen. Originally comprising the island formed by the Danube and the Danube Canal, the construction of today's S-Bahn line resulted in a division of the district. Today the so-called “Praterstern” as Vienna's most important traffic junction marks the border between historical and modern district development. In the vicinity of around seven main streets, owners of stylish condominiums from Engel & Völkers Vienna benefit from the short distances to the city center and other Austrian metropolises.

Buying an apartment in the district of opposites: Contrasting living in the third urban area

The district around Rochusmarkt, as the real estate location Landstrasse is also known, is known for its diversity in all areas. Whether at home on Erdberg, residing in the posh Reisnerviertel not far from imposing diplomatic mansions, urban shopping and dining options on Landstraße's Hauptstrasse to the center of research and media - the Hundertwasserviertel and St. Marx: The Landstrasse district offers the right property for every taste, not far from Vienna's old town. Find out more about the characteristics and peculiarities of the third district and collect convincing arguments for the sale of your property with our comprehensive district portrait.

Your Engel & Völkers real estate agent recommends: Benefit from the practical options in Wieden

Located within the belt that was built on the site of the former line wall, today's fourth district was not created until 1861 after the founding of the neighboring district of Margareten. As a typical inner district with a rare selection of idyllic green spaces, hardly any other urban area in Vienna offers such a demonstrably high development potential as the real estate location of Wieden. The newly built main train station not far from your modern apartment is just one of many examples of the dynamic developments in the fourth district. With the district of Wieden, a comfortable residential area has been created that inspires families as well as couples and commuters and convinces them to buy real estate.

History enthusiasts will find their dream apartment in Margareten with our real estate agents

In 1562 the foundation stone for the first aqueduct at the imperial court was laid by Ferdinand I, which was called "Siebenbrunner Hofwasserleitung" due to its location in the Siebenbrunnenfeld. The water was collected in seven wells, which were led to a reservoir under the Augustinian Bastion in Vienna and from there to the courtyard. When Emperor Franz I also allowed the citizens to participate in the Hofwasserleitung in the 19th century as the only existing water source to date, the residents built the Margaretenbrunnen on the square of the same name as a sign of gratitude. Travel further into the past of Margareten with our district portrait and learn essential facts about the fifth district.

Idyllic feeling of living in Mariahilf - the district on the pulse of nature

As part of the inner district area and as the smallest urban area, the sixth district has a considerable number of parks and green spaces, which allow a break away from the vibrant center of Vienna. With one of the steepest topographies in the inner communities, Mariahilf is a popular destination for athletes who find a natural sports facility not far from their well-kept apartment. The largest green area is the so-called “Esterházypark” with around 10,400 square meters. The distinctive landmark of the sixth district can also be found there - the well-known “Haus des Meeres” zoo, one of the most popular excursion destinations at the property location.

The cultural location Neubau convinces with the purchase of tasteful real estate

The Museum Quarter, created in 2001, is not only one of the most important institutions in the seventh district, but also enjoys popularity beyond the city limits as part of the Historic Center cultural heritage site. Museums such as the Leopold Museum or the MUMOK (Museum of Modern Art) have contributed to the development of one of the most important museum locations in Austria, which culture lovers can enjoy after buying an apartment from Engel & Völkers Vienna. Further information on the new residential area can be found in the detailed district portrait of our experienced real estate agents.

Quiet residential area meets the city center: That is the Josefstadt real estate location

The eighth district not only forms the smallest catchment area in the capital of Austria, but is also one of the most densely built-up regions in the 2.8 million city of Vienna. Located between the Vienna Belt and the Zweierlinie, only around two percent of the district area is parked here. The Schönbornpark as a garden palace from the 18th century is perhaps precisely because of this fact as a popular destination for tourists and owners. The real estate agents of the renowned Engel & Völkers real estate agency will show you what other special features property buyers are confronted with after buying an apartment in Josefstadt.

Alsergrund - the student district in the context of real estate sales

From the Rossauer Kaserne Defense Ministry to the Natural History Museum in the Narrenturm to the Liechtenstein Palace, which can be reached via the artfully constructed Strudlhofstiege: the ninth district is one of the most magnificent and architecturally interesting areas of Vienna. In combination with cultural highlights such as the Volksoper or the gastronomic culture in the Servitenviertel, not only the tastes of the predominantly young buyer target groups who are setting up a new home in Alsergrund are served here ...

Ideal location in a picturesque setting: "Griaß di" in the Hietzing sales area

Due to its location in the west of Vienna in the transition area between the Alps and the Vienna Basin, a scenic jewel was created with the 13th district, which in the Middle Ages was declared a “bourgeois stronghold in the countryside” for good reason. Here, with pleasant temperatures all year round, you can feel what is meant by the high quality of life in Vienna. Including parts of the Wienerwald nature reserve and the large Schönbrunn Palace Park, the dream of a wealthy clientele is fulfilled here. Find out in our district portrait why it is worth selling your villa, house or apartment in Hietzing.

From Inzersdorf to Liesing: Discover Liesing's diverse districts

Completed in 1956 as the 23rd district, the diversity of the sales area is still reflected today in the eight different and formerly independent cadastral communities. Whereas Inzersdorf in the east of the residential area is known as an industrial area, Erlaa and Siebenhirten impress with their spacious residential complexes such as Alt-Erlaa not far from historical village centers. The eponymous district of Liesing is located west of Siebenhirten and also scores with an old town center with property buyers . Atzgersdorf and Mauer fascinate with a mixed development of residential and commercial buildings near the Vienna Woods. After all, Rodaun and Kalksburg have idyllic locations that are convincing to buy a villa or a house.

The industrial and commercial location of Hernals has advantages for property and job seekers

In the 19th century, what was once a village structure developed alongside economic buildings and a Wilhelminian style real estate landscape, which was supplemented by noble villas and stylish apartments. In the 1920s, both municipal residential buildings and family-friendly settlement structures with single-family houses and condominiums were built, that achieve good sales terms with our expert real estate agents. Please refer to our exclusive Engel & Völkers district portrait to find out which other advantages there are for the sale of your apartment, villa or house.

Buying a villa in the noble district of Währing: Residing on the edge of the Vienna Woods

First mentioned in a document in 1170, the origin of the name of the 18th district can still only be traced back to guesswork. On the one hand, it can come from the Slavic word “var” for source or it can have Germanic origins in the term “werich” for day work. Located in the north-west of the Vienna Woods, Währing still has numerous villas and a large proportion of Wilhelminian-style quarters such as the Kreuzgassenviertel. Find out from our competent real estate agents why the district not only invites you to dream, but is also suitable for promising real estate transactions.

Döbling's near-natural residential areas not far from the Danube favor your property sale

Located in the northwest on the slope of the Vienna Woods, the 19th district is separated from the Floridsdorf district by the Danube. With a green space share of around 52% and a construction area of ​​around 85%, Döbling offers an attractive selection of properties close to nature. In addition to the landmark - the Kahlenberg and numerous other elevations, Döbling is also known for the cultivation of wine beyond the city limits of Vienna. Are you looking for a high-quality property in the premium category to buy or do you want to sell your exclusive property? Then Döbling offers an excellent selection of Vienna Woods villas and many other residential properties that meet the taste of an international clientele.

The legendary real estate location Klosterneuburg: real estate sales and purchases at the gates of the city of Vienna

According to legend, it is said that Margrave Leopold III. founded the Klosterneuburg monastery at the point where he found the veil of his wife Agnes, which was blown away at the wedding ceremony. In the 12th century, the foundation stone was laid for one of the most imposing landmarks in the neighborhood of Vienna, which has become one of the most popular real estate locations in our sales area. In around nine centuries, the medieval residence developed into the center of a picturesque residential area that not only enjoys historical, but also social, infrastructural and property-related advantages. In our comprehensive Engel & Völkers portrait, our experienced real estate agents present you with all the advantages and arguments that will convince you in your real estate sale.

Living on the edge of the Vienna Woods: Buying and selling real estate in Mödling

Your Engel & Völkers real estate agent in Mödling recommends: Buy or sell your natural house, your cozy apartment or your modern apartment in the diverse Babenbergstadt. Formerly the seat of the Austrian aristocratic family, Mödling is now a flourishing city that combines the convenience of green and, at the same time, residential areas close to the city. Located with Vienna in the north and the Vienna Woods in the west, Mödling offers its around 20,600 residents the ideal small town life at the gates of one of the most livable metropolises in the world. Engel & Völkers presents further details on buying and selling real estate in Mödling in the following portrait.